Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Generic

Sandra Manary

Edson,AB

Summary

Dynamic and safety-conscious professional with extensive experience at Westmoreland Coal, skilled in operating heavy machinery and conducting thorough inspections. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and foster teamwork. Certified in advanced equipment operation and trained in incident command, ensuring compliance with safety standards while minimizing downtime.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Grader Operator

Westmoreland Coal
08.2022 - 08.2025
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to different terrains and weather conditions while operating grading equipment, maintaining productivity levels.
  • Identified potential issues during grading operations early on, addressing problems swiftly before escalating into costly delays or repairs.
  • Operated grader machinery safely, adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines to minimize accidents on the job site.
  • Supported other heavy equipment operators as needed, fostering teamwork and collaboration among colleagues at the job site.
  • Performed regular maintenance checks on heavy equipment, prolonging machinery lifespan and reducing repair costs.

Haul Truck Driver

Westmoreland Coal
02.2022 - 08.2025
  • Maintained high levels of safety awareness, performing regular hazard assessments and reporting any issues promptly to management.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by conducting pre-shift inspections and maintenance checks on haul trucks. I also was trained and understood the mine star production system
  • Streamlined communication between departments by effectively utilizing radios for clear transmission of essential information during work shifts.
  • Reduced downtime with consistent adherence to safety regulations and standard operating procedures.

Timber Scaler

Self-employeed
09.2016 - 02.2022
  • Ensured compliance with industry best practices and standards, contributing to a strong reputation for quality and reliability among clients.
  • Estimated and deducted volume of waste wood from total volume to record volume by grade in tally books.
  • Promoted proper and safe spreading of logs for scaling, loading of log deck and unloading and loading of trucks.
  • Utilized measuring devices and conversion tables to measure felled logs or loads of pulpwood to calculate volume, weight, dimensions and marketable value.
  • Operated loaders to drag logs to landing or deck areas.

Education

Alberta Forestry Certified - Forestry

Timerscaling Course
Hinton, AB
09-2015

High School Diploma -

J A Williams HS
Lac La Biche, AB
01-1989

Skills

  • *certified on 40 ton wiggle wagon, 980 loader, 100-200 tonne rock trucks, tandem axle steam truck
  • *trained at Local 955 Texas training facility for grader and site excavation
  • *hold a valid St Johns intermediate first aid certificate
  • *trained in 100 and 200 level incident command
  • *AMSA trained in rope rescue and repelling of heights
  • Machine maintenance
  • Work zone safety

Languages

English
Professional Working

Interests

  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Gardening
  • Ride my Harley on days off

Timeline

Grader Operator

Westmoreland Coal
08.2022 - 08.2025

Haul Truck Driver

Westmoreland Coal
02.2022 - 08.2025

Timber Scaler

Self-employeed
09.2016 - 02.2022

Alberta Forestry Certified - Forestry

Timerscaling Course

High School Diploma -

J A Williams HS
Sandra Manary